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Safeguarding teams took no action on ‘serious’ concerns regarding people segregated in hospitals

Community Care

Safeguarding teams took no action in response “serious” concerns about the care of disabled people segregated in mental health hospitals, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said. In hospital for between 10 and 30 years. Almost half did not have an exit strategy from long-term segregation or a robust discharge plan.

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BASW warns of ‘dilution of social worker role’ as DHSC plans more assessments by non-qualified staff

Community Care

. “It is intrinsically linked to information and advice and to making sure that people are aware of options and can weigh up the risks, benefits and costs of each of them (after recovery and rehabilitation if the assessment is as a result of a hospital admission) so that if they can plan for the longer term.

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Sweeping social care reforms can wait – homes need money and workers right now | John Harris

The Guardian

Hospitals can’t discharge patients because councils don’t have the funds to facilitate care afterwards. I was put in touch with her by EveryDoctor , the advocacy group for medical professionals set up just before the pandemic. I’ve never seen anything like this,” she told me.

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The Rise of Corporate Social Work

Social Work Blog

She stepped into the corporate sector in 2008, taking on a role as a career development program manager for a major technology company, after serving as a hospital-based individual and group therapist. By Maren Dale Jennifer Pelham, MSW, is a self-defined corporate social worker from Albany, N.Y.,

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Liberty Protection Safeguards certain to be delayed but no word on new timeframe

Community Care

Whereas the DoLS only apply to hospitals and care homes, the LPS can be used in other settings, for instance supported living, shared lives and private and domestic settings. It also provides for safeguards to be delivered to people subject to the scheme. Commission begins work.

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Decision to shelve LPS ‘unacceptable blow to thousands unlawfully detained’

Community Care

That was the damning verdict of the country’s leading advocacy providers, VoiceAbility, after the government announced last week that it would not implement the LPS this side of the next general election, which will take place before the end of 2024. By reducing the number of assessments required from six under DoLS to three under LPS.

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COVID-19 and First Responder Social Workers: An Unexpected Mental Health Storm

Social Work Blog

COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. The article offers recommendations to ameliorate distress and promote advocacy efforts for readjustment. managing self-care.